Team of the Weekend: December 15th
9 years ago by Ultimate Rugby1. Eddy Ben Arous A dominant forward performance from the French loose-head, as Racing 92’s giant pack finally showed up in this year’s competition, Ben Arous played a starring role in securing...
Cooney Signs Two-Year Deal To Join Ulster
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsUlster have confirmed that scrum half John Cooney has signed a two-year contract at Kingspan Stadium and will move from provincial rivals Connacht at the end of the season.
Ulster confirm John Cooney signing from Connacht
9 years ago by Ulster RugbyUlster have just confirmed another new signing - scrumhalf John Cooney will join the club from Connacht on a two-year contract and will move to Kingspan at the end of the season. Director...
Ulster sign Springbok Arno Botha and Connacht scrum-half John Cooney
9 years ago by BBC Rugby NewsSouth African forward Arno Botha joins Ulster on a two-year deal while Connacht scrum-half John Cooney replaces Ruan Pienaar.
5 players that impressed today
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyJohn Cooney The former Leinster man fitted seamlessly into the number ten shirt today in the absence of Jack Carty. The Gonzaga veteran was moved, from his usual position of scrum-half, to the pivotal...
Tuesday Afternoon
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyOrioli cuts ties with Toulon After a 15-year stint with Toulon, hooker Jean-Charles Orioli has announced that he will end his association with the club at the end of the season. “It...
Connacht squad update
9 years ago by Connacht RugbyAhead of Saturday's PRO12 round 10 game at home to Benetton Treviso, the Connacht Rugby medical team have provided the following update: Tom McCartney, Denis Buckley, Nepia Fox Matamua and...
Guinness Pro12 Highlights: Connacht Rugby Vs Cardiff Blues (Round 09)
9 years ago by Ultimate RugbyConnacht ran out 18-7 winners over Cardiff Blues in this PRO12 clash at The Sportsground today. Cardiff were guilty of a vast number of handling errors, and their discipline at the breakdown was very...
Cooney eager to put Pro12 final heartache behind him
9 years ago by Irish IndependentConnacht scrum-half John Cooney is determined to put the heartbreak of dislocating his shoulder in May's Pro12 final behind him, and already he is back with a bang.
GUINNESS PRO12: Round 9 Video Highlights/Photo Galleries
9 years ago by Irish Rugby NewsMunster and Leinster lead the way at the top of the GUINNESS PRO12 table after an eventful round 9. A frozen pitch prevented Ulster's clash with Zebre from going ahead, while captain John Muldoon and John...
